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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.16, 2,771.79 and 1,346.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.16, 2,771.79 and 1,346.22 is: 1,857.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.16 : 2,771.79 = 1,346.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.16/2,771.79 = 1,346.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.16x = 2,771.79 × 1,346.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.16x = 3,731,439.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,731,439.13/2,009.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,857.21

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